Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 344.059

CANVASSING RETURNS

Known as the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Act

The act spans §§ 344.001 to 344.302 (60 sections).

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1295, Sec. 1, eff

(a) Not earlier than the second day and not later than the 13th day after the date of the election, the temporary board shall meet and canvass the returns of the election.

(b) If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the creation of the district, the temporary board shall issue an order declaring the district created.

(c) If less than a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the creation of the district, the temporary board may order another election on the matter not earlier than the first anniversary of the date of the preceding election.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.